Volunteer

Volunteering at the Museum

Volunteers are a vital part of accomplishing our mission at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. To register as a volunteer, you will need to submit a completed Volunteer Application, Waiver and Background Check Form. Background checks are an important step in ensuring the safety of our visitors, staff, volunteers and collections.

Please note:

For general volunteer requests, we will only accept applications for the open positions listed below.

For internship requests, we will process these on a case-by-case basis based on available internship positions. Because these positions fill up quickly, we recommend submitting your request 2-4 months in advance of the semester during which you would like to intern.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications/ Skills Needed: Must be 18 years of age or older. Excellent fine motor skills to handle delicate specimens.

Training/Orientation Provided: Department staff will directly supervise training on all necessary tasks. Volunteers will be trained in how to mount Botany specimens to paper. Training period varies, but averages 20 hours (or 6 service days of 3 hours each day). If you are volunteering for college credit or similar program, please know the training period is included in the count of your service hours – simply include that information on your application.

Create social media content for museum’s social channels in collaboration with the Director of Communications and Digital Developer

Write and schedule social posts for review for any internal museum events, exhibits, and promotions during the semester

Take pictures and videos as needed for museum’s social media channels or website

Create graphics to use on social media

Assist in developing and implementing social media contests related to promotional campaigns.

Review and maintain web and social media content to ensure a positive online user experience.

Maintain list of social influencers and research trending topics, especially as they relate to current museum promotions and exhibits

Support the Marketing and Communications team in on-site events, including Social Influencer Exhibit Previews.

Qualifications/ Skills Needed:

Must be 18+ years or age or older

Have experience with photography and videography (preferred).

Have experience working in Photoshop or other Adobe Design software (preferred).

Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Possess strong organizational skills.

Have the ability to pay close attention to detail.

Have the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at one time.

Have the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse work environment.

Must be able to impart diplomacy in all situations.

Training/Orientation Provided: The Director of Communications and Digital Developer will provide training in the proper use of Bishop Museum social media channels, and supervise their progress over time. Training periods vary, but average 20 hours (or 5 service days of 4 hours each day). If interns are volunteering their time for college credit or a similar program, this training period is included in the count of overall service hours.

Service Groups & One-time Volunteer Opportunities

To inquire about opportunities for service groups (example – Key Club), please contact the Volunteer Department via email or call us at (808) 848-4171. Please also check our upcoming Special Events and Exhibits at the museum for opportunities you may be interested in volunteering for.

Bishop Museum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to affirmative action and workforce diversity.

It is our policy to consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability.

In compliance with federal law and as a condition of employment, all employees must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.